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Patent GB-191216789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Springs.
Inventor: ROLLAND STINSON TROTT
IPC: B60G11/04
Filed: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 16,789. Trott, R. S. July 20, 1911, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Springs, arrangement of; guiding longitudinal play of axles.-Relates to spring arrangements for absorbing vertical and longitudinal shocks in vehicles, and consists in connecting the axle by stays with a member guided longitudinally on the frame against the action of springs, so that the axle remains at right-angles to the line of draught. Fig. 2 shows the front and rear axles of a motor-vehicle provided with springs 3, 4 respectively for taking vertical shocks and helical spring systems 9, 10, operating between the axles and members 8 depending from the vehicle frame, which absorb longitudinal shocks. Braces 12, extending from the end of each axle to members 13, 17 sliding on rods 14, 18 on the vehicle frame, serve to guide the axle longitudinally so as to keep it at rightangles to the line of draught. Fig. 3 shows in plan a semi-elliptic transverse spring 21, pivotally connected with the frame for absorbing vertical shocks, and a plate spring 24 for longitudinal shocks. Fig. 4 shows an elliptic spring 26, pivotally connected with the frame at 27 for absorbing vertical shocks, and a plate spring 28, connecting the elliptic spring and the frame, for absorbing longitudinal shocks. Fig. 5 shows the helical spring system 9, 10 arranged between the shackle 31 of the semi - elliptic spring 30 and the member 8 depending from the frame. Fig. 6 shows the plate spring 33 for longitudinal shocks mounted between the shackle 32 and the frame, the link 35 taking the place of the longitudinal guide shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Patent GB-191218282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Conversion of Unsaturated into Saturated Compounds.
Inventor: HIGGINS ERIC BERKELEY
IPC: C11C3/12
Filed: 1912-08-08
Granted: 1913-08-08
Abstract: 18,282. Higgins, E. B. Aug. 8. Catalytic processes. -The conversion of unsaturated compounds, particularly fatty acids and their glycerides, into saturated compounds by hvdrogen in the presence of finely divided metal, is increased or accelerated by the presence of formic acid or other volatile organic acid. The formic acid &c. may be carried by the hydrogen, or the acid may be sprayed into the material before treatment, or into the vessel in which the process is carried out.
Patent GB-191220657-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Filtering or Straining Apparatus for Removing Leaves, Refuse or Large Particles Carried Along by Water or other Flowing Liquid.
Inventor: GUIU ERNEST ALPHONSE LAURENT
IPC: E02B8/02
Filed: 1912-02-17
Granted: 1913-09-10
Abstract: 20,657. Guiu, E. A. L. Feb. 17, [Convention date]. Rotary strainers.-A rotary drum strainer provided with propeller blades is arranged with its axis parallel to the direction of flow in a waterchannel having a transverse barrier with a circular opening of the same size as the base of the strainer, so that a joint can be made between the base of the strainer and the barrier by means of a band of leather or other flexible material. The strained I quid within the drum is held up somewhat by the propeller blades 16, so that part of the liquid flows outward again through the strainer and removes the leaves &c. which have collected on the outside into a lateral trough, the bottom 20 of which is partly formed by a hinged plank 21. Beyond the barrier 1 is a grid 26 through which the water from the trough can return to the channel on the downstream side of the strainer. The grid 26 is continued downward to form the side of a decanting- chamber 6 to which the matters in the trough can be admitted through a plugged aperture 7. The matter from the trough may also be discharged through a sluice 5, which is operated intermittently by means of a ratchet-wheel and a pawl connected to a crank-disk on the shaft 13 of the strainer. The blades 16 are mounted on pivots or supports 33, Fig. 5, so that they can be opened in proportion to the flow of water by means of riugs or collars 17 and arms 37 carrying rollers 38 which bear against a plate 34 sliding on the shaft 13 under the action of a spring 35.
Patent GB-191223979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blow-lamp Resevoirs.
Inventor: YATES THOMAS
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1912-10-21
Granted: 1913-07-10
Abstract: 23,979. Yates, T. Oct. 21. Fuel reservoirs.-The filling-aperture of a blow-lamp reservoir A is provided with a loose tube B which prevents over-filling when in the position shown, and facilitates emptying when the reservoir is inverted and the tube slides into its outermost position, the closing-cap D being then removed. This cap may be provided with a spring-loaded safety-valve c<2> having a hollow adjusting-screw c<5>. Flanges b<1>, b<2>, which fit recesses b<3>, b<4> in the socket C, or stops &c. are provided on the tube. The flanges may be removable, and the inner one or the inner one and the adjacent part of the tube may comprise a compressible spring part to facilitate the insertion and removal of the tube. In one form, the tube end and inner flange are provided with slots. The outside of the tube may be graduated. A spring-key comprising two integral arms provided with flanged ends, adapted to engage internally with the inner end of the tube, may be provided for moving the tube when this fits the socket tightly. Specification 14,626/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191224076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shock Absorbing Devices for Motor Cycles, Bicycles, Side Cars, Motor-road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: PALMER CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: B62K25/06
Filed: 1912-10-22
Granted: 1913-10-22
Abstract: 24,076. Palmer, C. E. Oct. 22. Springs, arrangement of and mounting bodies and undercarriages on; guiding vertical play. - In a shock - absorbing device for bicycles, motor-cycles, side-cars, motor-vehicles, &c., an axle-supporting member 1 is retained and guided in a bracket 6 by rods and guides 4, 5, 7, 8, springs 14, 16 being interposed between the member and the bracket and arranged so that on opposite sides of the member there is at least one spring active at the same time to take the weight. The spring 14 is arranged between the block 1 and the upper guide portion of the bracket, and the spring 16 is disposed between the underside of the lower guide a n d a washer or plate 15, adjustment of the springs being effected by this washer and by a nut 13. To avoid complete compression of these main springs, an auxiliary spring 17, of shorter length, is arranged inside the spring 16, and bears at one end against an adjustable nut or collar 18 on the rod, and, to take up the rebound, a small spring 19 is disposed between the block and the bearing or guide 8. The bracket may have recesses 20 in which are brazed, bolted, or otherwise secured, lugs attached to the tubes of the frame; or the bracket may carry clips or the like to engage the frame, or be furnished with bosses which are brazed or otherwise secured in the ends of the fork sides. A dust or grease cap 26 may be provided on the upper bearing, and a cover 27 may surround the lower springs. The guide faces 9, 10 for the block may be in the form of removable strips of steel &c. According to the Provisional Specification, (1) the collar or block supporting the axle may be mounted upon or formed with a single guide rod or spindle, or two or more guide-rods may be used, and (2) springs may be located between collars on the ends of the spindle and the outside of the bearings, or between the inside of the bearings and collars or the axle-supporting member on the spindle, or on both sides of the bearings. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 533/81, 18,585/89, 2874/92, 22,677/96, [all in Class 136, Velocipedes], 23,664/94, 21,186/03, and 11,526/04.
Patent GB-191224836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chairs for Theaters or the like.
Inventor: FORSTER ANDREAS
IPC: A47C1/121
Filed: 1912-10-30
Granted: 1913-05-08
Abstract: 24,836. Forster, A., and Wanek, H. Nov. 9, 1911, [Convention date]. Supporting.-Theatre and like chairs of the type in which the seat and back are adapted to be moved simultaneously out of the position of use so as to provide gangways through the rows of seats, are provided with lamps 11 connected to an electric circuit independent of the main lighting-circuit, and are actuated by the moving of the seat out of the position of use. The lamps serve to illuminate the passages between the seats in the event of failure of the main lighting-installation.
Patent GB-191229513-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Printing Kinematographic Films.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G03B27/08
Filed: 1912-12-21
Granted: 1913-12-23
Abstract: 29,513. Thornton, J. E. Dec. 21. Printing - apparatus with flexible tensioned coverings. - For printing a series of pictures on a long band, and more especially for printing kinematograph films, the negative and positive films a n d a transparent pressure band D, Fig. 2, are spirally. wound around an opaque rotary drum A. The periphery of the drum may be formed of a number of sections a<1>, Fig. 5, hinged or pivoted so as to be capable of being expanded. The pressure band is fixed at one end and secured at the other end to a tightening-roller. Alternatively the band may be dispensed with and the outer negative film wound tightly on the inner sensitive film. The drum may have spiral ribs a to guide the films and band. Outside the drum are a series of mercury vapour printing-tubes C. These may be mounted on a separate outer frame together with a reflector B, in two parts hinged at b, Fig. 2. The winding and unwinding of the films may be facilitated by a carrier for the spools which travel on a screw shaft parallel to the drum, as the drum rotates, and as described in Specification 29,512/12.
Patent GB-191229802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Uni-flow Steam Engines.
Inventor: DAVIDSON JOHN
IPC: F01B17/04
Filed: 1912-12-27
Granted: 1913-05-22
Abstract: 29,802. Davidson, J. Dec. 27. Automatic gear.-A uni-directional-flow steamengine is provided with a chamber containing auxiliary-exhaust piston valves e, which chamber communicates with the central exhaust chamber c and, when running non-condensing, is put into communication with the cylinder ends by hand or automatically operated relief valves d. The automatic means, Fig. 4, consists of a diaphragm n, the opposite sides of which commnnicate with the atmosphere and central-exhaust chamber respectively, and which disengages a catch t and allows a rod r to move under the action of a spring x to open the valves d.
Patent GB-191300323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Machines which are Required to be used Alternatively as Milk Cleaners or Cream Separators.
IPC: B04B1/08
Filed: 1913-01-06
Granted: 1913-12-11
Abstract: 323. Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Co., and Hudson, E. V. Jan. 6. Cream separators and machines for separating liquids from solids by density.-Relates to a machine which may be used alternatively for cleaning milk or for separating cream. Fig. 2 shows the centrifugal drum arranged for cleaning. The milk is fed through the central tube D and channels f in a bottom plate F into the space e<2> and passes inwards through the liners B to a central discharge. The drum is converted for cream separation by taking out the plate F and inserting a top plate which divides the blue milk from the column of cream. Various modifications of the plate F are shown. The liners B are preferably constructed as described in Specifications 21,770 / 02 and 20,071/09.
Patent GB-191301025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leggings, Gaiters, and the like.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE
IPC: A41D17/02
Filed: 1913-01-14
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 1025. Brown, G. Jan. 14. Drawings to Specification. Leggings of the kind made up on a spring frame, have the frame made of one continuous piece of wire.
Patent GB-191302218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Settings of Boilers and the like.
IPC: F23M5/02
Filed: 1913-01-27
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 2218. Poultons & Timmis, and Woods, J. Jan. 27. Settings.-To permit a boiler to expand and contract without the use of movable cover-blocks, the overhanging part of the setting is formed with an outwardly-curved recess adapted to receive a roll of refractory material, which is maintained against the boiler shell by its own weight. A reinforced fire-clay block a placed across the top of the downtake c of a Lancashire boiler is formed with a recess e in which is placed a roll of asbestos, fire-clay, or other suitable material g resting against the boiler end-plate b. The recess may be filled in above the roll by loose slag-wool or other suitable material. The fire-clay blcck is reinforced by a central perforated T or L-iron d and may have a rear ledge f to support flags h extending over the top of the downtake. In place of the fireclay block, an arch k having a recess in its front may be erected across the downtake.
Patent GB-191303004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Show Cases or the like.
Inventor: STRONG GEORGE
IPC: A47F3/06
Filed: 1913-02-05
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 3004. Strong, G. Feb. 5. Show cases.-A show case is provided with an inclined tray actuated by the usual hinged door or back, so that when the door is opened the inclination of the tray is reduced and the tray is partly withdrawn from the cabinet to afford easy access to the articles exhibited. In Fig. 1, the tray 4 is shown hinged at 6 to the back 5, while Fig. 2 shows the tray 4 resting upon rollers 10 on the ends of arms 9 which are lowered on opening the back 5 through the medium of the links 11.
Patent GB-191303857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trolleys for Electric Traction Systems.
IPC: B60L5/06
Filed: 1913-02-14
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 3857. Munro, E. M., and R. E. T. Construction Co. Feb. 14. [Cognate Application, 11,630/13.] Devices for retaining collectors; trolly heads and the like; supporting-arrangements. - An overrunning trolly for electric traction systems comprises a frame having pilot wheels which remain substantially vertical, and one or more wheels so mounted in a frame that they may he turned according to the position of the vehicle relative to the line of the conductors whereby the trolly is retained in position. The movement of the retaining means is brought about by a member operated by the flexible cable connecting the collector to the vehicle. In the construction shown, the flexible cable from the vehicle is connected to a carriage K<1> .adapted to run on the curved bridge member J, pivotally mounted on the trolly frame. The carriage is provided with a pair of pinions adapted to engage a differential rack gear mounted in the bridge-member, whereby its movements are utilized to control, through the bell-crank levers L', the position of a pair of members C' carrying a roller or rollers C engaging the conductors A as shown. The members C<1> are mounted so as to be free to move a predetermined amount in guide frames C<2> forming part of the frame carrying the pilot wheels B. The main frame of the collector is made in two sections, each forming a triangle and carrying either the leading or rear pair of pilot wheels and one set of retaining-wheels. The two sections are kept together by springs and are adjusted relatively by distance-stops. The bridge member J is capable of a slight lateral movement against the action of the volute or other springs H<5>. Provisional Specification 3857/13 also describes a modified construction in which the curved bridge-member is replaced by a tube arranged centrally beneath the conductors and carried by brackets from the main frame. A member, preferably in the form of a short tube through which the flexible connecting-cable can pass, is mounted centrally on this tube so as to swing laterally, and may be provided with a restoring weight at its free end. This member is connected in some convenient way by pinions and racks to the retaining-wheels of the trolly. The connexion may be through a multiplying-gear. The trolly may be partly or wholly enclosed in a metal casing or guard having a central slot to permit the passage of the conductor supports, and the retaining-wheels may be provided with springs tending to restore them to the vertical position.
Patent GB-191313544-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Producing Hydrogen Peroxide.
Inventor: PIETZSCH ALBERT
IPC: C01B15/027
Filed: 1913-06-11
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 13,544. Pietzsch, A., and Adolph, G. June 11. Hydrogen peroxide. - Steam is oxidized to hydrogen peroxide by passage over or through a mixture of persulphate of potassium and sulphuric acid. The mixture is not heated from any other external source.
Patent GB-191314517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stuffing Box Packing.
Inventor: COOK GEORGE HENRY
IPC: F16J15/20
Filed: 1913-06-23
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 14,517. Cook, G. H. June 23. Cup-leather packing. -In packing of the type in which a flexible lip. b is attached to a body part a, the body part is hard and incompressible with flat upper and lower surfaces, in order to prevent filling of the space at the back of the packing-lips by deformation of the packing. The packing is formed of hemp, asbestos, or other fabric, impregnated with rubber and wound to form a packing in the manner described in Specification 14,939/11. The body portion a is hardened by vulcanization. The packing may be made in rings, or in helical strips.
Patent GB-191314871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Winches.
Inventor: FARLOW CHARLES FITZROY
IPC: A01K89/0155
Filed: 1913-06-27
Granted: 1913-11-27
Abstract: 14,871. Farlow, C. F. June 27. [Addition to 15,670/10.] Reels and winches, rod.-Means are provided for rendering the braking-device described in the parent Specification inoperative during the first part of the cast. The reel-spindle has a screw-threaded extension 4 engaging in the threaded boss of the braking-fan 5. The boss has a shoulder 9 adapted to engage a fixed collar 10, and a nut 11 is carried at the outer end of the extension 4. During the first part of the cast, the fan 5 travels without rotating along the extension 4, until the shoulder 9 comes into contact with the collar 10. The central part 5<1> of the fan is diamond-shaped and has a central aperture into which the threaded boss is passed; a feather on the boss engages with a recess 8 in the part 5'. Means are provided for disconnecting the handle 13 during casting.
Patent GB-191314888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circulating Mixing Devices.
Inventor: FEARON JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: D06B5/00
Filed: 1913-06-27
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 14,888. Fearon, J. J. Oct. 15, 1912, [Convention date]. Chambers with baffles; driving-mechanism.- A dye-vat or other liquid-container is provided with means whereby liquid is circulated through it, the direction of circulation being periodically reversed and the circulating-device stopped at the reversal to allow the flowing liquid to come more or less to rest. The container 1 is provided near one end with a partition 2 not extending either to the top or the bottom of the liquid and bevelled off above or below. From the lower edge of the partition 2, a perforated horizontal partition 6 extends across the container, and below the partition 6 are perforated deflector plates 9. In the space 3 behind the partition 2 is an horizontal shaft 4 carrying oppositely-disposed screw-blades 5 as shown. When the shaft 4 rotates in a counter-clockwise direction, the liquid is drawn down through the space 3, and when the shaft 4 rotates in a clockwise direction, the liquid moves upwards through the space 3. The shaft 4 is driven by a chain 22 passing over sprockets 18, 21 on shafts 13, 14. The sprocket 18 is mounted loosely on the shaft 13 and can be connected with it by means of a clutch 19, Fig. 3. The shaft 13 also carries a gear-wheel 16 meshing with a gear-wheel 20 on the shaft 14. The wheel 16 can be connected with the shaft 13 by means of a clutch 17, and the clutches 17, 19 are operated by means of a doubly-coned member 24 sliding on the shaft 13. The member 24 is operated by a forked arm on a rock-shaft 34, which is actuated by tappets on a shaft 30 driven slowly by two sets of worm-gearing 25, 29 from the shaft 13. As soon as the member 24 is moved so far that the conical portion comes in contact with the levers of the clutch, the levers move the member on so that the rock-shaft leaves the tappets on the shaft 30 and both the clutches 17, 19 are out of gear until the tappet overtakes the rockshaft again. Steam maybe supplied to the container through a pipe controlled by a valve operated by the shaft 34 so that steam is only admitted when the liquid is moving downwards in the container. This is stated to be useful in dyeing skeins of yarn to prevort entanglement.
Patent GB-191323629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Folding Seats, more particularly those known as "Emergency" Seats for use in Motor Cars and in like Situations.
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 1913-10-18
Granted: 1914-10-19
Abstract: 23,629. Austin Motor Co., and Austin, H. Oct. 18. Folding and collapsible seats.-Relates to folding hammock seats for motorcars &c. having a front frame resting on the floor and connected by side links to a rear frame having side members for the back integral with the rear legs, and the upper ends of which support the hammock material. The side links E are provided at their ends with short ferrules which enter the horizontal tubular members D, C and are kept in position by rods passing through the tubes, the parts being so arranged that when collapsed the front frame folds up between, and the links fold up alongside of, the sides of the back. The back frame is provided with a projection G to engage a supporting-member fixed to the motor-car body, and may have a single leg formed of two members a joined together at the bottom. The seat may be folded automatically by springs arranged inside the tubular member C, to which they are fixed at one end, and at the other end to the links E. One end of the hammock surface is fixed to the tubular member D, and the other end is formed with pockets to pass over the tops of the rear uprights F.
Patent GB-191325236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Thermal Electric Current Limiting Apparatus.
Inventor: EULATE TIRSO DE OLAZABAL Y
IPC: H01H77/04
Filed: 1913-11-05
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 25,236. Olazabal y Eulate, T. de. Jan. 25, [Convention date]. Thermal interrupters. - A current limiter of the interrupter type, in which the expansion of a gas due to the heating effect of a resistance coil g causes a flexible diaphragm to open a circuit on the passage of excess current, is provided with two chambers d, e, each filled with a gas or gaseous mixture at respectively different pressures, so that the separating diaphragm c carrying the movable contact is normally maintained against the fixed contact h by the excess pressure in the lower compartment without the necessity of employing springs. The terminals k, o for the circuit wires are secured in a gas-tight manner to the casing, and are made hollow so that the chambers may be exhausted and then filled with the gas or gaseous mixture, the hollow ends being afterwards sealed. The excess pressure in the lower compartment is adjusted according to the maximum current intended to be controlled by the apparatus.
Patent GB-191325238-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device for Motor Road Vehicles when Travelling at High Speed.
Inventor: PALIS ALEXANDER
IPC: B60R19/54
Filed: 1913-11-05
Granted: 1914-01-15
Abstract: 25,238. Palis, A. March 4, [Convention date]. Wheel-guards and obstruction-removers.-The occupants of motor road vehicles are protected from wires, ropes, &c. stretched across the road, by a yoke a inclined rearwardly from a point in front of the vehicle, both upwardly and downwardly, so that the rope is deflected either over the heads of the occupants or under the wheels. If the car does not clear the ropes, the device lessens the shock of impact. The yoke a is united above the vehicle by a piece d.